West Sussex · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Fontwell
Fish and chip van hire in Fontwell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community events and fairs
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire for Fontwell events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Fontwell
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions in Fontwell. Whether it’s community events and fairs and visits to care homes and day centres, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Somewhere like Fontwell, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Fontwell
Also in Fontwell
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van in Fontwell: local details
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Fontwell and nearby villages. Fontwell is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Barnham station is about 1.6 miles away. Churches such as Westergate Mission Hall rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Fontwell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We take the van to events all over BN18 and PO20 and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Fontwell include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
Perfect for your event in Fontwell
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.2 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fontwell, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Questions from Fontwell
Is Fontwell close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Fontwell?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. By late September, sunset in Fontwell is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Fontwell hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch